Recently, Illinois has taken critical action to invest in community violence intervention programs, close gaps in its firearm relinquishment laws, strengthen background check processes, regulate the ghost gun industry, and comprehensively restrict uniquely dangerous weapons like large-capacity magazines and assault weapons. In 2023, Illinois had the nineteenth lowest gun death rate among the states. In an average year, 1,719 people die from gun violence in the state. That means someone dies from gun violence every five hours. Thirty-six percent of those deaths are gun suicides, and 62% are gun homicides. In Illinois, the rate of gun deaths increased 50% from 2014 to 2023, compared to a 33% increase nationwide.